Director, Production Design & Graphic Design

Universal Music Group•Santa Monica, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. How we LEAD: Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized U.S. catalog entity for the Universal Music Group. Working closely with the company’s record labels, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, with a greater emphasis on strategic initiatives and opportunities in new and emerging technologies. We manage a diverse and expansive catalog spanning the entire history of recorded music and nearly every genre of music from such renowned record labels as Capitol, Interscope, Def Jam, Geffen, A&M, Motown, Island, and Virgin. The UMe catalog roster includes many of the most iconic and legendary artists of all time, including The Beatles, Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Eminem, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Nirvana, and Rihanna. UMe is seeking a passionate music enthusiast to join our Catalog Creative team as an in-house Production Designer/Graphic Designer with strong print production experience and an eye for music design to support our Creative team. You’ll work hands-on across print and digital projects. This role suits someone comfortable juggling multiple, high-volume projects while keeping attention to detail and quality. This role is based in Santa Monica, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design
5+ years experience in music package design
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Bridge). 3D skills are a plus.
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure & deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
Familiarity with workflow and cloud tools such as Monday.com, SharePoint, Teams, Box, etc. a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and to identify potential issues and successfully problem solve with business deliverables in mind
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and high aptitude for learning new software programs
General knowledge of catalog music industry and a passion for music and emerging media
Send your design portfolio for review

Responsibilities

Support the Catalog Art Department via a variety of tasks, functions and workflows, including but not limited to:
Print Design knowledge and experience with packaging design is a must.
Support the Creative Services Senior Director by preparing and delivering assets to designers, vendors and internal departments.
Provide print production support, including pre-flight checks to ensure accuracy, quality and print-readiness
Assist with design proofing and quality control across all deliverables
Ensure brand consistency and compliance with UMG’s and Retail design guidelines across all creative deliverables
Design a range of print and digital marketing assets including ads, package rendering, social assets, etc.
Design package artwork for LP, CD, box set and digital releases. Must be comfortable with complex templates, and have the ability to repurpose artwork across multiple formats while remaining on brand
Research, scan, retouch photos and original packaging. Convert existing physical art assets into digital assets when needed.
Maintain and organize the company’s graphics library ensuring assets are current
Oversee distribution of approved creative assets internally to respective departments.
Provide overall departmental support as needed.
Manage incoming design requests, timelines, and ensure deadlines are met

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent